buffalo

• Nom désignant un grand mammifère ruminant à cornes, notamment le bison d'Amérique du Nord ou le buffle d'Asie et d'Afrique, souvent domestiqué pour sa viande, son lait ou sa peau.

A noun referring to a large, shaggy-haired bovine animal native to North America and parts of Asia, also used for its meat.

1. North American BisonA2formalamerican

   A large, shaggy-haired, brown bison native to the plains of North America.

   Bison d'Amérique du Nord

   • The buffalo once roamed the Great Plains in massive herds.
   • We saw a herd of buffalo in Yellowstone National Park.
   • The buffalo is a symbol of the American West.

   Synonymesbison

2. Meat from BisonB1formalamerican

   The meat obtained from an American bison, used as food.

   viande de bison

   • Buffalo meat is leaner than beef.
   • They served buffalo burgers at the barbecue.
   • Many people prefer buffalo for its rich flavor.

   Synonymesbison

3. Old World BovineB1formal

   Any of several large, ox-like animals from the Old World, such as the water buffalo or Cape buffalo.

   buffle de l'Ancien Monde

   • The water buffalo is commonly used for plowing in Southeast Asia.
   • Cape buffalo are known for their unpredictable nature.
   • Old World buffalo have large, curved horns.

• Verbe signifiant déconcerter, dérouter ou intimider quelqu'un, ainsi que tromper ou duper.

A verb meaning to confuse, baffle, or intimidate someone, or to outwit or deceive.

1. Intimidate or OveraweC1informalamerican

   To confuse, deceive, or intimidate someone, often by using complex language or actions.

   Intimider ou impressionner

   • The lawyer tried to buffalo the witness with complicated questions.
   • Don't let his confident tone buffalo you into agreeing.
   • She was completely buffaloed by the technical jargon.

   Synonymesbafflebamboozlebewilderbullyconfoundconfusecowdauntdeceivehoodwinkintimidatemystifynonplusoveraweperplexpuzzletrick

   Antonymesclarifyemboldenencourageenlightenreassure